Who says you can't wear linen in the winter? Using some amazing linen knit fabric from Britex, I sewed up a beautiful and warm color-blocked infinity scarf, perfect for the colder months. For my version, I chose two different colors--turquoise and navy--but this tutorial would work equally well if you wanted to go with a… Continue reading Tutorial: Super-easy two-tone infinity scarf
My favorite "dress" rain jacket is now about 12 years old. Despite its age, the lovely aqua color is still in style and fit is still so good...however, there are stains and discolorations that dry cleaning can't fix. As sad as it is, I think it's time to pitch it. Well, this is one of those… Continue reading Dress rain jacket with silk lining
I'm making a jacket which calls for non-functional buttons over snaps and since the garment will be worn such that the male side of the snaps may show, I really wanted to cover them. I couldn't use the standard method for applying the self fabric (gathering the fabric behind the snap with a running stitch)… Continue reading Tutorial: Covering snaps with thick fabric
Yes, the day after I made the first Lola, I went ahead and made a second. I had some "spare" fabric lying around and couldn't resist!The first version was a bit big at the waistline and middle back, so I altered the pattern to take in all of the princess seams above and below the… Continue reading Another Lola (this one is even better!)
Starting in January, I am going to be a full-time student to finish up my AS in Apparel Production! It's been a few years in the making since I've taken only 1 or 2 classes a semester while working part-time, but I'll be taking a leave from teaching to finally get it done. So, instead… Continue reading The Lola dress
We've been going to the Google Holiday party for over a decade--this year was actually our 12th! We had just moved out to California from New York for the job a month prior to the first party and I was so desperate to go that I willingly handed off my 3 month old baby to… Continue reading Dress for a holiday par-tay!
After sewing this version of the Astoria top with a swishy skirt, I knew I had to make more. MORE! Alas, I only made this one more (despite my dreams of a closet full of them). The overall style works well--cropped 50s inspired top with a voluminous skirt--and I like how it works with my… Continue reading Astoria top + swishy skirt (take 2)
So with most of my school work and teaching wrapping up for the semester, I'm slowly working through documenting my backlog of projects. First up; my Halloween costume! Admittedly, Halloween is not my favorite holiday, so I haven't been too excited about making costumes for myself or the kids. Until this year :)In case you're… Continue reading Ms. Frizzle dress!
Yep, it's been a while! After returning from Alaska (and purchasing even more land!), school started for the boys, then it started for me (for the classes I take) and a month later school started again (for the classes I teach). Somewhere in there, we did a major remodel in our house and then painted… Continue reading A dress to match a necklace
My family and I just returned from a 2.5 week vacation in Homer, Alaska visiting my in-laws. I always lament that I can't sew while on vacation, so while traveling I tend to gravitate to small knitting projects. I'm not much of a knitter--truthfully, it is a craft of last resort for me--but I can't… Continue reading Alaskan fireweed cowl
Bea & Lucille 